Trump to ban TikTok in US, Microsoft in talks to buy the app

President Donald Trump announced that he is banning the Chinese-owned app TikTok in US.

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Trump is planning to ban TikTok in US

TikTok is a popular short-form video sharing and lipsyncing app with about 80 million users in United States and 800 million worldwide.

The possible ban will be due to security concerns on the Chinese-owned ByteDance app that could be used to collect personal data of Americans.

TikTok has repeatedly denied the accusations and said that none of its data is subject to the Chinese law.

In India, the app is already banned after a border skirmish with China as was caught up in a geopolitical feud.

Reportedly, Microsoft is continuing the talks to purchase the US operations of the Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said he had a conversation with President Trump about the acquisition and stressed that it "fully appreciates the importance" of addressing Trump's concern.

A full security review of the app will be conducted. Microsoft will also have to provide the US government with a list of "proper economic benefits" to the country.

Also, Microsoft will ensure that "all private data of TikTok's American users" was transferred to and remained in the US.

Apart from US, Microsoft is planning to purchase the Tiktok service in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

To read the full reports, check our sources below.

Sources: BBC 1, 2

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My app+ yearly subscription recently expired and I had planned to renew the subscription however, It says the product is out of stock. Is there a way to renew my app+ subscription? If not right now, Is there any sort of time frame as to when the stock will be replenished?

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American Airlines Offers Free Apple TV+ Streaming as In-Flight Entertainment Option

Apple has expanded its partnership with American Airlines, as the airline is now offering free Apple TV+ streaming as an in-flight entertainment option (via The Points Guy).


Only select Apple TV+ shows like "The Morning Show," "Dickinson," and "Defending Jacob" are available for in-flight viewing at the current time. An American Airlines representative confirmed to The Points Guy that the airline will rotate content available from Apple TV+ each month.

Apple last year partnered with American Airlines to offer ‌Apple Music‌ streaming on any American Airlines flight in the United States equipped with Viasat satellite technology with no Wi-Fi purchase required. To access the service in-flight, however, an Apple Music subscription is required.

Aside from now being available as an in-flight entertainment option on American Airlines flights, Apple TV‌‌+ is available through the TV app on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, ‌‌Apple TV‌‌, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, as well as online at tv.apple.com.

A full list of ‌‌Apple TV‌‌+ shows both released and in the works can be found in our Apple TV+ content guide.

Tags: American Airlines, Apple TV Plus

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Five changes we would make to the OnePlus Nord

OnePlus is off to a good start, but there's room for improvement

After months of rumors, speculation, and a slow drip of information from OnePlus, the Nord budget phone was finally released earlier this month. It's an impressive package for £379/€399, complete with a 5G-capable Snapdragon processor, a 90Hz screen, and 30W fast charging. However, it's not a perfect device — no phone is, after all.

While we did give the Nord a positive review overall, there are definitely a few changes we would make if given the chance.

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Five changes we would make to the OnePlus Nord was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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5 best features of the Huawei FreeBuds 3i

Huawei FreeBuds 3i is a more affordable version of the FreeBuds that launched in the Philippines alongside the nova 7 5G. Here are 5 of its best features!

This is the FreeBuds 3i

5 best features of the Huawei FreeBuds 3i

Great design, build, audio, and features for less

1. Great design and build - For PHP 3,000 less than the FreeBuds 3, the FreeBuds 3i sport the same glossy, polycarbonate material. It also has extra silicone tips with different sizes to make sure you get the best fit. It also has IPX4 water splash resistance as well.

The charging case has a pillbox design. It has a USB-C port and a pairing button at the bottom of the case. There's also an LED indicator inside the charging case as well. Overall, it is a premium design considering its price.

2. Good audio quality - The FreeBuds 3i has a 10mm dynamic which provides a rich, enjoyable audio experience. It has a wide soundstage with great spatial audio. It also has great detail since instruments and vocals can be distinguished from each other. It also has decent bass levels that do not overpower the mids or highs.

3. Up to 18 hours battery - In a  single charge, the FreeBuds 3i can last a total of 18 hours of battery life with the charging case. Each earbud has a 37mAh battery while an extra 410mAh can be expected from the charging cases. You can get 3 hours of continuous usage in a single charge.

4. Active Noise Cancellation - Huawei FreeBuds 3i already has great natural noise cancellation given that you find the silicone ear tip perfect for your ear. However, its ANC feature vastly improves the experience as it lessens outside noise by up to 32dB. It is ideal if you need to keep focused on a task or workout.

Also, it is one of the most affordable with this tech in the country at PHP 5,990.

5.  Easy pairing - The FreeBuds 3i is easy to use. To pair, you just need to open the case, press the pairing key at the backside of the case, connect your device, and you're done. If you have a Huawei device, it has an instant pairing feature as well. For Android, you can also use the Huawei At Life app for additional functions.

Huawei FreeBuds 3i Specs

Driver: 10mm dynamic driver

Microphone: 3-mic system

Battery: 37mAh per earpiece, 410mAh case

Sensors: Proximity sensor

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, supports A2DP 1.3, HFP 1.6, AVRCP 1.5

Others: IPX4 water splash resistance, ANC, double-tap control, pop-up and pair, USB-C, Colors: carbon black, ceramic white

Dimensions: 41.8 x 23.7 x 19.8 mm (per earbud) 80.7 x 35.4 x 29.2 mm (charging case)

Weight: 5.5 g per earbud, 51 g charging case

Price: PHP 5,990

There you have it! For a more in-depth review, check out our Huawei FreeBuds 3i full review here.

What do you guys think?

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